1,1-Dichloroethane
Falls Water Company Inc
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
13
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2023 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
EWG Health Guideline: 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-14 | 25465901 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 25465801 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 25465601 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 25465501 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | 25465701 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 27286601 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 27286701 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 27286301 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 27286501 | ND |
| 2014-10-17 | 27286401 | ND |
| 2023-03-28 | VI30324001 | ND |
| 2023-06-14 | VI30624701 | ND |
| 2023-08-29 | VI30840803 | ND |